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James Lawrence Rogers
Feb 17, 1917 - Feb 22, 2006
James Lawrence Rogers, 89, of 21-C Quail Ridge Court, Owensboro, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006. The Chicago native was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and Cursillo. He retired from General Electric Company, Appliance Contract Sales Division, in 1982, after 34 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II, in…
James T. Hines
Mar 7, 1936 - Feb 20, 2006
James T. Hines, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006 at his home. Born March 7, 1936 in Daviess County, Mr. Hines was the son of the late James T Hines, Sr. and Mamie Margaret Armstrong Hines; a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mr. Hines served in the Air Force from 1955…
Charles William Brown
May 18, 1942 - Feb 20, 2006
Charles William Brown, 63, of Elizabethtown, KY went home to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ, Monday, February 20, 2006 at his home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born May 18, 1942 in Sorgho, Mr. Brown was self-employed; a member of the Christ Church of Grace in Atlanta, GA; and an Air Force veteran…
Josephine Rowan
Feb 24, 1926 - Feb 19, 2006
Josephine Rowan, 79, of 1320 Wayside Drive West, Owensboro, died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born to the late Virgil and Lillian Benson Davidson in Butler County. She was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church, retired from General Electric and enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles and spending time reading.She…
Claude Augustin Raktoniaina
Apr 8, 1943 - Feb 19, 2006
Dr. Claude Augustin Rakotoniaina, 62, of Owensboro, died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. Born in Majunga, Madagascar, Dr Rakotoniaina was a doctor of veterinary medicine, a teacher and researcher, and formerly taught at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. He was preceded in…

Arthur W. Fletcher
Oct 11, 1940 - Feb 19, 2006
Arthur W. Fletcher, 65, of 6755 Leslie Lane, Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Waynesburg, Ky. to the late Arthur W. & Anna Lee Sizemore Fletcher. He was a retired auto mechanic and cab driver. He was a member of Thruston United Methodist Church…
David Glennon Payne
Jun 23, 1943 - Feb 15, 2006
David Glennon Dickie Payne, Sr., 62, of 5014 Jones Road, Owensboro, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at his home. He was born June 23, 1943 to the late Henry L. and Leanora OConnell Payne in Breckenridge County. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church, a member of Local 633 Pipefitters Union for over…
David Glennon Payne
Jun 23, 1943 - Feb 15, 2006
David Glennon Dickie Payne, Sr., 62, of 5014 Jones Road, Owensboro, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at his home. He was born June 23, 1943 to the late Henry L. and Leanora OConnell Payne in Breckenridge County. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church, a member of Local 633 Pipefitters Union for over…
Mary B. Head
Oct 10, 1931 - Feb 14, 2006
Mary B. Bea Head, 74, of 405 E. 3rd. St., Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at her home. She was born in Cloverport to the late Henry Paul & Genevieve Weatherholt Ballman. She was a homemaker and a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. She…
Leona Powers
Jan 18, 1917 - Feb 13, 2006
Leona Powers, 89, of 755 Cantebury Rd., Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2006, at the Heritage Place. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Virgil & Rosa Church Evans. She was a homemaker and member of Seven Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson…